Carneiro has been excluded from club activities since August after a controversial move to run onto the field to help an ailing Eden Hazard. Jose Mourinho harshly criticized Carneiro’s actions after the team finished the match with a 2-2 draw, and accused her of not understanding the game of football.

Arsenal, meanwhile, disappointed many fans with their spending practices this past summer. Signing a skilled doctor like Carneiro to help the oft-injured team would be viewed by some fans as a makeup for the team’s inability to sign a striker.